Replacement headlamp glass

v_forty · Jun 5th, 2024, 22:10

I have a 2009 XC90 with the often-seen issue on the headlamps where the plastic is fading/yellowing. I have tried two sorts of polish, with wet and dry paper, which helps but after a few months the plastic starts to yellow again.

New units are pretty expensive, but I wondered if anyone has tried these replacement lens covers - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165620593...mis&media=COPY

Are the easy enough to fit, do the seal ok etc?

Simmy · Jun 6th, 2024, 09:32

a member of of our local volvo group bought some off one of the Chinese suppliers wish or aliexpress you need to heat the light unit to remove the old lens. they do say you can reuse the old sealant but i would replace it if i was to attempt it. the ones he used were really good and very clear

v_forty · Jun 6th, 2024, 20:17

Great thanks. What type of sealant is used for plastic lens please?

Simmy · Jun 6th, 2024, 22:56

not sure of the name of this sealant it comes in long strips an is butyl based watch a few headlight restoration vids or contact freewheel on the forum he restores lots of headlights

Jun 5th, 2024, 22:10	#1
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Replacement headlamp glass I have a 2009 XC90 with the often-seen issue on the headlamps where the plastic is fading/yellowing. I have tried two sorts of polish, with wet and dry paper, which helps but after a few months the plastic starts to yellow again. New units are pretty expensive, but I wondered if anyone has tried these replacement lens covers - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165620593...mis&media=COPY Are the easy enough to fit, do the seal ok etc?

Jun 6th, 2024, 09:32	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:11 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	a member of of our local volvo group bought some off one of the Chinese suppliers wish or aliexpress you need to heat the light unit to remove the old lens. they do say you can reuse the old sealant but i would replace it if i was to attempt it. the ones he used were really good and very clear

Jun 6th, 2024, 20:17	#3
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Great thanks. What type of sealant is used for plastic lens please?

Jun 6th, 2024, 22:56	#4
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:11 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	not sure of the name of this sealant it comes in long strips an is butyl based watch a few headlight restoration vids or contact freewheel on the forum he restores lots of headlights

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